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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1913

Page

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Siegel Stores Receivers Appointed in Bankruptcies

Six Siegel Stores enterprises in New York and Boston were placed in bankruptcy in friendly federal proceedings. Names include The Fourteenth Street Store and Simpson Crawford Company of New York, Henry Siegel Company of Boston, and Henry Siegel and Company in New York. Ancillary receivers named in Boston. Henry Siegel, banker and wholesaler, appointed receiver for Henry Siegel and Company. The action aims to reorganize the Siegel Stores while deposits are protected and creditors await settlement.

New York Siegel Stores Corporation Boston Danling Whic Ward Fourteenth Strat Store Simpson-Crawford Company Henry Siegel Company Rosston Henry Siegel and Company Chakers Wholeealers New Yorks Merchants Express Company Greenhut Siegel-Copper Company Chin of Stoves Siegel. Copper and Company of Chicago Althoust Ite Atoox Siegel Stoves Corporation Whea Bugs Mesa Quraer Siegel Stores Corporation of Ig Corporation Simpson, Crawford Company Fourteenth Street Score Heary Siegel Company Heary Siege Company Simpson Crawford Company Fourteenth Street Heary Siegel and Company Merchants Expres’ Company sFourteenth Street Henry Slege! Company Toston Credit Cortalled Rosp Paskua Simpeon- Crawford Company Foursteeth Street

Christmas Tree Out of Rope Aboard James Johnson

In San Francisco a barkentine from Newcastle, Australia, hoped to deliver a Christmas tree to captain’s daughter Evelyn Haneen. Using raveled rope and glue, the crew fashioned a rope tree, loaded with pilage, and celebrated in the cabin despite damage from a squall. The ship finally reached port after a delayed voyage aided by two anchors and favorable conditions.

Gan’ Francisco Cal Barkentine James Johnson Newcastle Australia San Francisco Evelyn Haneen Yaros Bucka Evelyn Orcher

Progressive Opposition Grows In Second District Race

Washington sources report a vigorous Progressive campaign for a special congressional election in the Second district. Chairman Hinebaugh predicts a progressive nominee and a three-way contest, with Read Lane named as a possible Republican candidate. Governor Clarke weighs whether to call a special election, favoring voter sentiment over expense.

Progressive Party Wesantl Flistrat Otowa Washington I. S. Papper Sull Mooco Weehington D. C Yubliah Od Tonuy Des Moines Register & Leader Hinebanga Congressional Committee Bulmoose Prograsalve Congressional Committee Aler Yowa Seathers Lowe Hinebaugh Mane Peppa Woods Ite Middle West Lane Davenport Daily Mines J. Reed Lane Joe R. Lane Papper Lana

Outbreak Fears in Copper Country Stir Eviction Debates

Calumet Michigan December reports fear a copper strike outbreak spurring police guards and likely eviction protests. Coroner inquest into Italian Hall panic continues as witnesses discuss a shouted fire and chaotic crush that killed many. Senator Martine seeks congressional inquiry into Michigan copper district conditions.

Calumet Mich Italian Hall Ehurchey Halle Citizens Alliance Union Kh Tin Tate Ware Avith Hilton Len Houghton Michigan Hancock Houghton County Grand Jury Chas. Fl. Moyer Western Federation of ‘Minerg Moyer Grrletas

President Wilson Enjoys Recreation At Pass Christian

President Wilson spent the day at Pass Christian engaging in golf at the Misulgato Country club and a motor ride with his family. Dozens of youngsters teased his golf clubs during a running game as he laughed and separated the competitors. Endorsements for federal reserve board posts flood the capital, but Wilson remains free to judge without direct appeals from friends or lawmakers while he rests from official duties.

Pass Christi Wilson Cary Misulgato President's. Automobile Zolf Grounds Capital Washington, D. C Federal. Reserve ‘Board Wilach Congress

Still Hear Echoes of Zabern Incident

Berlin reports indicate the Zabern affair continues to dominate political discourse. The Centre and Liberal parties predict a complete upheaval in Germany’s parliamentary system, calling the incident the start of a major political struggle with little room for compromise.

Zabern Uphcavel Germany Berlin Centriet von ‘Bethwaun- Hollweg Matthias Braberner Adolf ‘Groaber Ulm Mannheim Exmer Basgermenn Todart Vou Bethmann-Kolweg Powey

City Hall Site Opinions Question Legality

Muscatine council adjourns to receive a report on changing the city hall site. Five attorney opinions not yet received by Mayor Koehler. majority may contest legality of the proposed relocation, uncertainty about full concurrence. If the site change proceeds, the council risks invalidating the previously selected location.

Muscatine Koehler Eit

Frisco Telegraphers Face Uncertain Strike Call

Negotiations between the St Louis and San Francisco receivers and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers broke off this afternoon with talks resuming possibly. Telegraphers demand more hours and working conditions while pay talks have seen partial concessions. Frisco officials strive to avert a strike by 1,100 telegraphers as discussions focus on hours and duties.

St. Louis San Francisco Barlige Mn Tse Sc. Louis San Fran Aisen Ebisea Order of H. B. Perham Telegraphére’ Organization Tue Frisco

Mysterious Death in Trunk Stirs City

New York police probe a trunk death after an autopsy ruled asphyxiation by strangulation. Victim found jammed in a trunk at a tenement doorway. no throat injuries observed. Investigators seek identity, suspecting the trunk killer may be an unknown laborer, John Kremen, as a possible match.

New York Dee John Kremen

Thompson Enters Not Guilty Plea In Sherman Case

New York December 3. Col Robert M Thompson, charged with James A Patten and others under the Sherman anti trust law for cornering the cotton market in 1909, pleaded not guilty in federal court and faced a potential sentence of 34,000. Other defendants were similarly arraigned.

Turning Over The New Leaf Ad Approach

A vintage urging readers to start the new year by turning over a page of the JOURNAL and focusing on advertisements. It promises that if a suitable ad is found, persistence over days and weeks will yield benefits and happiness. The piece uses informal exhortation and aims to boost engagement with ads.

Duel in Hungary Is Gentlemanly Aboard Immigrant Tale

Emil Zérkowitz a Hungarian banker is detained at Bilis Island awaiting immigration ruling after a bloodless Budapest duel with former business partner Julius Pernitzer. He claims the duel was mild and says no intention to kill, describing a minor wound as the limit of acceptable chastisement.

New York N. Y Emil Zérkowitz Hungary Bilis Island Budapest Julius Pernitzer Austria-Hungary Pernitzer

Mexico Secures Funds for Bond Payments

The Mexican government plans to deposit securities to cover the January coupon on National Railways of Mexico bonds. Speyer firm and Mexican finance minister agreed on arrangements. loan advances to meet January interest totaled 35 million. De La Lama travels to London with Pedro Del Paso to finalize a larger loan. Francisco De La Barra leaves Tokyo for Paris to thank Japan for participation in the centennial. Senor Tardo denies reports of Japanese attaches to the Mexican army.

London Speyer Hratheta National Railways of Mexico Speyer Paris International Banking Adolfo de la Lama International Senor de la Lama Pedro del Paso de la Barra Toklo Francisco de la Barra Japan Senor Tardo America

Double Funeral Held From J B Howe Residence

A double funeral was held at 2 pm from the J B Howe residence for Rev W J Howe of Muskoge Okla and Simeon K K Howe of Pasadena California. The service was led by Pastor Grigsby of the First M church with two quartets providing music. Interment was in the Greenwood family lot beside relatives.

J. B. Howe Muskoge Okla Rimeon KK. Howe Pasadena California Lat. Grigsby McColm Messrs Wit Porter Harry Hahn Aung Lot Greenwood Cemetery Aide Drothera

Federals Attacked as Rebels Press Across Border

Federal troops in northern Mexico face a decisive rebel push around Ojinaga Presidio Texas and across the river. Ortega orders no mercy to captured federals while U S cavalry patrols the border and federal leaders are to be executed. The situation grows dire as 4200 rebels advance from Chihuahua toward La Mula pass threatening Huerta’s last northern foothold.

Presidio Texas Gjinuga Arexleg Huerta Federels Furth Coahuila Ortega Salazar Orazca Rojas Alanis United States Cavalry Ojunaga War Department Mexico City Oljimagpa Mxrco United States Garrizon Ojinaga Hiuerta Tortubio Ortega Villa Mexico Chihuahua City la Mula Pass Interior Gimaga

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